Golda's Chicken Soup

By LadyRev-2

This is the well-known and now universal soup of the "Yiddishe mama" as it was served in east European Jewish homes. Former Prime Minister of Israel Golda Meir was known to cook a fine-tasting chicken soup for both family and VIPs whenever they came to call. Chicken soup is reputed to cure the sick but is equally recommended to the healthy.

Ingredients

• 1 soup chicken
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 3 1/2 quarts water
• 2 onions
• 2 sprigs dill
• 1 tbs. salt
• 2 carrots
• 3 celery stalks
• 1 parsley root
• 3 sprigs parsley
• 1 tsp. lemon pepper salt

Preparation

Step 1

Clean chicken thoroughly. Combine in a deep saucepan with water, onions, and bouillon. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 1 hour. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook over low heat 1/2 hour longer, or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken and strain soup. Taste and correct seasonings. Makes about 2 to 2-1/2 quarts of soup. Use the chicken in other dishes or serve with the soup.